The makeup may not look the best, but the early buzz says the acting by the three main players is in Sony Pictures’ biographical drama, Foxcatcher. Based on a true story, it chronicles the highs and the very lows of the relationship between brothers and Olympic Wrestling Champions Mark and Dave Schultz (Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo) and benefactor John du Pont (Steve Carell). Particularly of note is the slow, methodical descent into obsession and paranoia put on display in this trailer by Carell who has, much like Jim Carrey, reached for more dramatic roles to compliment his comedic ones (“Seeking a Friend for the End of the World,” “The Way Way Back”). And with its release in November, expect him and others to get some attention from the Academy (Bennett Miller won best director earlier this year at Cannes Film Festival). Watching the above should be enough to determine if the initial accolades — even for Tatum — are warranted. (They are).
Foxcatcher stars Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, Sienna Miller, Anthony Michael Hall and Vanessa Redgrave.
Official Synopsis:
Foxcatcher tells the gripping, true story of Olympic Wrestling Champion brothers Mark Schultz (Channing Tatum) and Dave Schultz (Mark Ruffalo) and their relationship with the eccentric John du Pont (Steve Carell), heir to the du Pont Chemical fortune that led to murder.
Foxcatcher takes down US theaters on November 14, 2014 and UK theaters on January 9, 2015.
'Movie Trailer: Foxcatcher (2014)' have 4 comments
October 14, 2014 @ 9:08 pm Trent Lewin
I’m excited to see Steve Carell’s performance is this film.
October 14, 2014 @ 9:42 pm L. Marie
It may very well be a great movie but it reeks of Oscar bait and I am no fan of movies marketed with the singular purpose of coveting an award.
October 14, 2014 @ 10:23 pm Noctur
No doubt it’ll have some intensity. Probably have a lot more of the slow boring stuff though.
October 15, 2014 @ 1:55 am Barf
Can’t see beyond his ridiculous nose…